Quantum Correlations for Hiding Images in Noise

Johnson, S. , McMillan, A., Frick, S., Rarity, J. and Padgett, M. (2023) Quantum Correlations for Hiding Images in Noise. In: SPIE Photonex 2023, Glasgow, UK, 23-26 Oct 2023, (doi: 10.1117/12.2691065)

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Abstract

A limitation of free-space optical communications is the ease with which the information can be intercepted. Overcoming this limitation is possible by hiding the information within the background optical noise that is present in all real-world situations. We demonstrate the limitations of our experimental system for transferring images over free-space using a photon-pair source emitting two correlated beams. The system uses spontaneous parametric down-conversion to create photon-pairs, where one photon contains the spatial information and the other the heralding information.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Additional Information:Published in SPIE Proceedings Volume 12795, Quantum Technology: Driving Commercialisation of an Enabling Science IV; 127950A. We wish to acknowledge the financial support from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/L015730/1, EP/S026444/1, EP/T00097X/1).
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Johnson, Dr Steven and Padgett, Professor Miles
Authors: Johnson, S., McMillan, A., Frick, S., Rarity, J., and Padgett, M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
305029Looking and Listening in Complex Media - UDRADaniele FaccioEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/S026444/1P&S - Physics & Astronomy
305567QuantIC - The UK Quantum Technoogy Hub in Quantum Enhanced ImagingMiles PadgettEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/T00097X/1P&S - Physics & Astronomy